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Cronos, Partner of Crypto.com, to Start Layer 2 Network With Matter Labs
14.12.2023
The new "Cronos zkEVM chain" is launching initially as a test network, based on Matter Labs’ software tools, which can be used to spin up new layer 2 and layer 3 “hyperchains” atop Ethereum
Martin Thibeault Helps Entrepreneurs Transform Their Career With Blockchain Technology
14.12.2023
Martin Thibeault‘s story unfolds as an awe-inspiring journey full of transformation, resilience, and an unyielding pursuit of financial sovereignty woven into the rich tapestry of life. Martin’s extraordinary journey takes him from the familiar landscapes of carpentry to the dynamic...
Blockstream Completes $5M Series 1 Raise, Set for Acquisition of New ASIC Miners
14.12.2023
Source: Pexels Leading Bitcoin timechain technology firm Blockstream has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note raise, securing an impressive $5.07 million. After a successful $5M raise in the first Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note series and the swift...
Protocol Village: Immutable zkEVM Will Allow Developers to 'Abstract' Transaction Fees
13.12.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 14-Dec. 20, with live updates throughout
Tesla Recalls Millions Of Cars To Patch Mode That Could Kill You
13.12.2023
Tesla is recalling and updating almost all of its two million electric cars sold in the United States to place additional limits on their included self-driving assistance mode, Autosteer. Investigations have shown Autosteer can be extremely dangerous, and it’s been blamed for multiple accidents...
Ethereum's Buterin Floats Prospect of Taking Some Layer-2 Functions Back on Main Chain
13.12.2023
Vitalik Buterin, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's executive board, once pushed "layer-2" networks as a way to provide faster and cheaper transactions. Now he's got ideas for "enshrining" some of those functions on the main chain
The Protocol: Crypto Spring Is Airdrop Season With Tokens From Starknet, LayerZero
13.12.2023
In this week's issue of The Protocol newsletter, we're covering Worldcoin's latest update, airdrop season, the new Bitcoin wallet from Jack Dorsey's company and the "data availability" network Celestia's market-moving plan to plug into Polygon's blockchain development kit
Worst-Reviewed Call Of Duty Ever Has Already Outsold Zelda: TotK
13.12.2023
New data reveals that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is already the second-best selling video game of 2023, despite awful reviews, a low Metacritic score, and complaints that its campaign was too short. Read more
Xbox Series X Just Got A Massive Price Drop
13.12.2023
In case you still needed to do some last-minute Christmas shopping for the gamers in your life (or for yourself), Microsoft has temporarily slashed the price of its most powerful gaming console, knocking the cost down by $100.Read more
Phil Spencer Spent Nearly 23 Work Weeks Playing Xbox This Year
13.12.2023
Running the gaming division at the second-most valuable company in the world sounds like a very demanding job. Tons of decisions to make, lots of details to stress over, and accountability to thousands of employees and millions of customers for every little misstep. Not much time to play video...
Trademarks May Offer Hints About Kojima's New Horror Game
13.12.2023
Despite taking nearly 10 minutes on stage to promote his upcoming game at this year’s Game Awards, we don’t actually know a whole lot about Hideo Kojima’s OD, aside from the fact that it’s a horror game, has some famous actors, and makes use of Xbox’s cloud infrastructure in some way. Some internet...
Here's What Kotaku Readers Want From A 'PS5 Pro'
13.12.2023
This story is part of our new Future of Gaming series, a three-site look at gaming’s most pioneering technologies, players, and makers.Read more
Sam Altman's Retina-Scanning Orb to Become More Useful with World ID 2.0
13.12.2023
Shopify, Minecraft, and Reddit will begin using World ID to identify some users
Nasdaq to Utilize Technology Developed for Cryptocurrency to Power Carbon Markets
13.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JHVEPhoto Nasdaq is set to leverage the technology it developed for its cryptocurrency venture to expand into emerging markets. The renowned stock exchange operator, which recently abandoned its plans to launch a custodian business for digital assets in the United States, aims...
LBank Exchange Amplifies Blockchain Accessibility with FINSCHIA (FNSA) on December 14, 2023
13.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, BVI, December 13, 2023 – In a significant move for cryptocurrency and mobile technology enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of FINSCHIA (FNSA) on December 14, 2023. Users of LBank Exchange can brace...
Revolutionizing Anonymity: Bitcoin Mixer Tumbler.io in the Era of Crypto Surveillance
13.12.2023
Bitcoin Mixer – Best Way to Avoid Government Surveillance? Due to the widespread use of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have come under increased scrutiny from governments and malicious enterprises alike. It is becoming more difficult to remain financially anonymous...
A Decade Later, GTA Online Finally Has Animals Running Around
12.12.2023
‘Tis the season, once again, for Rockstar Games to drop another massive (and free) Grand Theft Auto Online update. And this time, not only has the company added a whole new chop shop business, but it’s also added drift races, new cars, and animals, too. Yes, it took a decade and three console...
Polygon Adds Data Solution Celestia as Option for New Layer-2 Developers
12.12.2023
The integration means that Celestia will plug into Polygon’s customizable software stack, which is powered by zero-knowledge technology, allowing developers to make use of the data availability solution when launching their own blockchain
Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack
12.12.2023
Insomniac Games, the PlayStation-owned developer behind Marvel’s Spider-Man and the upcoming Wolverine, was reportedly breached by a ransomware gang that claims to have stolen employees’ personal data and unreleased information about its upcoming X-Men game.Read more
Epic Games Wins Shocking Upset In Google Monopoly Trial
12.12.2023
Epic Games sued Google over anti-competitive practices and won. A jury in the in the Epic v. Google case delivered a swift verdict, concluding that the giant tech firm was operating an illegal monopoly on Android devices in the form of the Google Play storefront. Read more